Commencement 2024

Thiel College celebrates its 150^th Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 12, 2024. We will recognize both Class of 2024 undergraduates and Master of Business Administration and Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduates.

Commencement Exercises will take place in the William A. Passavant Memorial Center. A Baccalaureate worship service will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2024 in the David Johnson Memorial Chapel.

• Information on travel arrangements and accommodations.

The ceremony will be livestreamed as well as available for online viewing afterward. This event will be livestreamed and the link will be posted here in late April / Early may.  The live stream will begin at 11am, Sunday, May 12.

Class of 2024 Commencement Schedule of Events

Saturday, May 11

7 p.m. Baccalaureate Service, David Johnson Memorial Chapel

Sunday, May 12

9 a.m. Graduate Robing, David Johnson Memorial Chapel
10:45 a.m. Brother Martin’s Walk Procession Begins
11 a.m. Commencement Exercises, William A. Passavant Memorial Center
12:30 p.m. Commencement Reception, Howard Miller Center Terrace and Lawn (Rain Location: Lutheran Heritage Room, HMSC)

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Information for Commencement Participants and Parents

April 15 Please order your Commencement caps, gowns and hoods before April 15.

April 26 Baccalaureate, Commencement and Commencement Reception Online RSVP’s are due.

May 5

• Picnic for Graduates hosted by President Traverso – 5:30 p.m., HMSC Lawn and Terrace
• Class of 2024 Tree Dedication – 6:30 p.m., Brother Martin’s Walk
• Commencement Rehearsal – 7 p.m., William A. Passavant Center.
• NOTICE: Graduates must attend rehearsal. Important information, final instructions and seating assignments will be provided.

For general questions regarding Commencement and Baccalaureate, please contact the Special Events Office at 724-589-2240 or specialevents@thiel.edu 

Parking

On Sunday, May 12, students should park their cars in the normally assigned areas to provide ample guest parking. Students should not park in the Howard Miller Student Center, Roth Hall or Greenville Hall parking lots.

• Guests can download the campus map to find a parking lot 

Campus Store

The Campus Store will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 12.

Resumes and Job Search

Graduates should contact the Career Development Center (724-589-2063) for resume and job search assistance.

Graduation News Release

A list of graduates will be posted in the Thiel College Newsroom following the ceremony. Any student who does not wish to have their information included should email Dominick DiRienzo M.A.’22 or call 724-589-2188.

ADA Compliance: Accessible Campus Events

Thiel College is committed to and responsible for providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to all of its programs, activities, events and services or College-sponsored programs at other sites for persons with disabilities.

If you or anyone in your group requires accommodations to access this event, please contact the Accessibility Resource Center at 724-589-2371 by April 26.

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